Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-25
Y. NJ. G. A.
TIE ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THI
STATE ASSOCIATION.
First -Psrmansn. organization-In
terestins Address from J. Taylor
Ellyson and Others.
Especial telegram 90 the Dispa cs.I


SrAUNroS, Va, February A.--The
eleventh annual Convention OF the Vir-
einia Young Mems Christian Assoc.a-
ton commenced i;s session in the Ln-
theran church in this city tonight. As
the delegates arrived they we're invited
to the room Of the Association here anil
assigned TO homes about 100 reported.
Mr. II. ID. Peek, president Of the jtaun-
ton Association, opened the prelimi-
nary proceedings with singing and by
reading the second chapter Of the Epis-
tie to the Colossians Then followed
prayer by Rev. w. II. Settlemeyer,
pastor of the Lutheran church, by in
vitation of the Chair
Major Jed. Hotchkiss, OF Staunton,
delivered an address of welcome, which
was warmly received by the Conven-
ton.
TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION.
Captain T.. J.. Marks, of Petersburg,
was then called to preside as temporary
chairman.
He thanked Major Hotchkiss and the
Association of Staunton for the recep.
ton, and called on other members to
follow, which was done. Mr.. III. NJ.
Clarke, of Richmond, and others
speaking.
Mr.. +. Pendleton Jones. OF Rich
mond, was made temporary secretary,
and W. c. Ludwig, of Washington and
Lee; j. A. Reynolds, of Norfolk, and
G. J. Smoot, of Alexandria, were APP
pointed a committee on permanent
organization and T.. Z. Dadnum, OF
Norfolk; j. l.. Yates. of Lynchburg T..
Pendleton Jones, of Richmond A. NJ.
Howison, Of Staunton, and A. ID.
Smith, of Charlottesville, a committee
on temporary business.
MIR. ELLYsoN's ADDRESS.
The Chair announced that as tho
gentleman who was to address the
Convention at that hour on "Associa-
ton Work-lts Claims upon Business
men," was prevented from being pres
ent, the Hon. J. Taylor Ellyson, Of
Richmond, had kindly consented 10
fill his place. Mr.. Ellyson was intro
duced, and delivered n clear, practical,
and instructive address, giving facts
and illustrations of the success which
had attended the colors of the earnest
workers of the Association This speak
er furnished a large array of statistics,
and was eloquent and earnest in the de
livery of his address.
The Chair (Mr. Williams) stated that
the Rev. L. W. GunSuls, of Baltimore,
who was to lead on the next subject for
discussion--" Informal Reception and
Talk TO Workers was prevented from
being present, and thereupOn Mr.. III.
o. Williams, state secretary, was re-
Quested TO conduct the exercises in ~
ceiving answers OF "How to Secure the
Best Results for the Association"
PERMANENT ORGANIZATIONS.
Mr.. Ludwig, from the Committee on
Permanent Organization, made the
following report. which was concurred
in For President, $. B. Wood. OF
Charlottesville; First Vice-President,
J. L. Ellyson, of Richmond Second,
j. j. Shirley, of Staunton; Third. j.
A. b. Spear, OF Richmond Col
lege Secretary, Il. T.. Turner, of
Norfolk Assistant Secretary, +. NJ.
Stokes, of the University.
The Committee on Work reported
the course for tomorrow, and the Con-
vention adjourned, Rev. DIR. 'McFar-
land, of Staunton, pronouncing the
benediction.
The day session will be in the In
theran church. The night session to-
morrow will be in the Episcopal church.